Endometriosis affects approximately 1 in 10 women in Canada. It doesn't discriminate and it affects women equally across all races, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds.
What is endometriosis?
The technical definition is a painful disorder where uterine tissue (aka the endometrium) is...
Estrogen is a hormone that is one of the key players in women's reproductive systems. It's produced in the ovaries, adrenal glands and fat tissues.
Types of Estrogen
E1 (Estrone)
This is a weak form of estrogen that can't be converted into...
I was having a conversation with a friend the other day and it inspired me to come up with a list of things that I wish I could go back in time and tell 12 year old me about...
We're well into July and one of my favourite treats that I love to make when it's hot out is a great tasting smoothie. My family will tell you that I they've always *tsked* at me my whole life...
The First Period
I got my period when I was in Grade 6. I distinctly remember going upstairs during dinnertime because I had to go pee and my underwear felt wet, which was really weird. So I went upstairs, pulled...
Over the past month, I've been seeing a variety of patients who all seem to need an anti-inflammatory diet. So I figured I should write a blog post on it as well since there's definitely something requiring anti-inflammatory in...
What is Melatonin?
Melatonin is a hormone that is made in a tiny little gland called the pineal gland that sits just above the middle of your brain. As the sun begins to set in the evening, you naturally produce...
In 15-44 year old women, approximately 30% are using oral birth control. According to Statistics Canada, there are 6.9 million Canadian women between the ages of 15 to 44 in 2010. This means that approximately 2.1 million Canadian women...
Do you always wake up feeling exhausted and not well-rested?
Do you feel that you aren’t quite as efficient at work as you could be because you’re always feeling tired?
Do you get home from work and just want to crash...
I read a very interesting article on the potential association between birth control pills and prostate cancer last week.
In recent studies, it has been suggested that estrogen exposure increases the risk of prostate cancer. Interestingly, this study proposed that...
